Estate-grown, the 2020 vintage (4*) was hand-harvested from mature vines and matured for a year in American (65 per cent) and French (35 per cent) oak barrels of varying sizes (13 per cent new). Bright, light lemon/green, it is mouthfilling and vibrantly fruity, with fresh, citrusy fruit flavours to the fore, some peachy and spicy notes, a subtle seasoning of oak adding complexity, and lots of youthful drive. Best drinking mid-2023+.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★ – 4 Stars
Price: $25 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV
When to drink: 2023
Past Vintages:
Vintage: 2019; Winemaker’s Rating: 6/7; When to Drink: 21 – 25
Vintage: 2018; Winemaker’s Rating: 6/7; When to Drink: 20 – 24
Notes: WR provided by wineries. P = Peaked.
Reviewed November 2022